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Judge allows recording in trial of Ute Mountain Ute leader as second witness testifies

Testimony from second woman alleges abuse disguised as spiritual healing

DATE: Oct 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners name finalist interim manager

Shawna Legarza, director of emergency management, is likely to serve in position for at least three months

DATE: Oct 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Hurd talks SNAP freeze with Montezuma County commissioners

Social service director says county expects at least 25% uptick in those seeking community’s food support services

DATE: Oct 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury hears testimony in case against former Ute Mountain tribal leader

Prosecutors say former tribal leader abused role as medicine man; defense disputes timeline, evidence

DATE: Oct 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield teacher fired following his comments on Charlie Kirk

Explanation for termination by district officials vague, employee says

DATE: Oct 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Bridge inspections

DATE: Oct 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal agents use pepper spray, rubber bullets on Durango protesters

Immigration arrests of parent, two children spark demonstrations

DATE: Oct 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stories of adventure, awe mark Weminuche Wilderness anniversary celebration

More than 100 gather to honor 50 years of Colorado’s largest wild space

DATE: Oct 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman billed $9,000 for Forest Lakes fire costs

Investigators know origin of blaze but can’t confirm who sparked it

DATE: Oct 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury seated in sex assault trial of former Ute Mountain Ute leader

Attorneys, judge spent more 15 hours questioning more than 70 prospective jurors

DATE: Oct 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Protest erupts after ICE reportedly detains Durango students, parent

Family was going to school when federal agents made arrests, legal advocate says

DATE: Oct 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge dismisses Colorado tribes’ online betting case. For tribe, another broken agreement

Federal judge decides off-reservation online bets still fall under Colorado laws

DATE: Oct 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News